On April 18, 2024, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba both emphasized the urgent need for the US Congress to pass a new military aid package for Kyiv in the fight against a Russian invasion.
Kuleba echoed the urgency of passing the supplemental aid package for Ukraine and highlighted the significant impact it could have in saving Ukrainian lives from Russian attacks. The aid package has faced obstacles in Congress, specifically from Republicans. He referenced the recent Russian missile strike in Chernihiv, where at least 18 people were killed, as a tragic example of the ongoing violence in Ukraine.
Blinken stressed the importance of providing Ukraine with the necessary support to effectively defend itself against Russian aggression. He also mentioned that it was crucial for the US’ own interests to ensure Ukraine’s ability to resist the Russian assault. At a G7 foreign ministers’ meeting on the Mediterranean island of Capri, discussions were scheduled to address support for Ukraine.
The US House of Representatives was set to vote on new military aid over the weekend, including approximately $61 billion in support for Ukraine. Both Blinken and Kuleba emphasized the critical need for immediate action to provide Ukraine with the necessary resources to defend itself against Russian aggression and prevent further tragedy.
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